What is the cheapest way to get from London to Torquay?

The cheapest way to get from London to Torquay is to bus which costs £29 - £40 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Torquay?

The fastest way to get from London to Torquay is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between London and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Torquay. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Tesco via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from London to Torquay?

The distance between London and Torquay is 198 miles. The road distance is 191.4 miles.

How do I travel from London to Torquay without a car?

The best way to get from London to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £50 - £180.

How long does it take to get from London to Torquay?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from London to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Torquay bus from?

London to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Torquay?

The best way to get from London to Torquay is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the London to Torquay bus arrive?

London to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Can I drive from London to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Torquay is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from London to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2346+ hotels available in Torquay.

London to Torquay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Torquay by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 58m
£52–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 501 / ...
6h 3m
£29–40
Drive 190.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Torquaycar 190.3 mi
3h 34m
£47–67
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 33m
£31–74

London to Torquay by train and bus

154Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.1 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between London, England and Torquay, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £50–180 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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